Legislation · West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session
SB 742: Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalization
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to streamline the involuntary treatment process by removing a list of persons that must be contacted prior to an involuntary hospitalization and to increase the timeframe in which to file the mental hygiene petition.
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Apr 2, 2026
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